tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post53093783655529207..comments2024-03-29T07:24:27.834-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Walk Much?Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-40897767755348726462019-05-16T18:39:42.970-05:002019-05-16T18:39:42.970-05:00What I meant to say is that I rarely walk for a lo...What I meant to say is that I rarely walk for a long period of time because I get bored. :-) I do like taking walking breaks on a run to recharge. Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37977214779049957992019-05-16T10:43:52.597-05:002019-05-16T10:43:52.597-05:00As a devoted run-walker, I love walking. It gives ...As a devoted run-walker, I love walking. It gives me a nice break from running. It's definitely a different (and valuable) workout on its own.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35632936335975611932019-05-16T07:18:40.680-05:002019-05-16T07:18:40.680-05:00I am definitely a runner, but I've also learne...I am definitely a runner, but I've also learned to enjoy walking. I just hit 730 straight days of 10,000 or more steps, so that's something I'm quite proud of. Obviously, not all those days I ran, so lots of walking steps were included.Marc Pelerinhttp://trainwithmarc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-84739943957250430702019-05-16T06:53:21.669-05:002019-05-16T06:53:21.669-05:00I love walking and love taking walk breaks during ...I love walking and love taking walk breaks during my runs. I have become a big fan of the 4:1 run walk intervals. That keeps my body happy and usually I can ditch them during races or bring them out if I need them!redaussie3https://www.blogger.com/profile/09417091932572868865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8984435590754993082019-05-15T21:22:21.042-05:002019-05-15T21:22:21.042-05:00I have never had any shame in taking walk breaks, ...I have never had any shame in taking walk breaks, even during a race. I always get a quick re-charge from a brief 10-20 second walk.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64248220550340080642019-05-15T21:19:27.387-05:002019-05-15T21:19:27.387-05:00I think it's smart to use different shoes, esp...I think it's smart to use different shoes, especially since your feet (and entire body) are doing different things with running vs. walking.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16194828461345302742019-05-15T21:17:20.791-05:002019-05-15T21:17:20.791-05:00You crack me up ;-) I think we all have times when...You crack me up ;-) I think we all have times when our walking pace is actually faster than our running pace ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14439114455874011702019-05-15T21:12:25.775-05:002019-05-15T21:12:25.775-05:00I've always liked walking, but I grew to like ...I've always liked walking, but I grew to like it even more after my surgery. It's a great alternative on non-running days.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66734430298021773902019-05-15T21:11:53.655-05:002019-05-15T21:11:53.655-05:00I rarely walk. I prefer to run since walking take...I rarely walk. I prefer to run since walking takes too long and sometimes bore me. However, I do understand the benefits of walking when out on a run. There is no stopping me there! :-)Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73848915941432013732019-05-15T21:11:31.351-05:002019-05-15T21:11:31.351-05:00Thanks!! I agree...runners need to do other things...Thanks!! I agree...runners need to do other things to give those running muscles a breather ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-23739798634065203192019-05-15T21:10:34.239-05:002019-05-15T21:10:34.239-05:00I love running, but there are times when a walk ju...I love running, but there are times when a walk just fits the bill...never thought I'd feel that way until I was forced to LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-23572276821515368792019-05-15T20:51:22.412-05:002019-05-15T20:51:22.412-05:00Since I cannot run on back to back days, I do like...Since I cannot run on back to back days, I do like to take long walks. I use a different pair of shoes and my feet are happier that way Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71848249665621780652019-05-15T20:40:59.036-05:002019-05-15T20:40:59.036-05:00As you know, I do a combination of walking and run...As you know, I do a combination of walking and running, both during training (when I actually train) and during races. It works for me and I like the balance between the two. Of course I have just two speeds - walking very fast and running very slow. As it turns out, they are pretty much the same!The Accidental Marathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391171805727633722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85884902172631293882019-05-15T19:26:19.521-05:002019-05-15T19:26:19.521-05:00I never really liked walking because it takes too ...I never really liked walking because it takes too long but now that I have a young dog who likes to run and an old dog who likes to walk I have to do both. I run first with Luna then cooldown with Sadie. I enjoy my walks now and like you said, I notice more things in my neighborhood.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658663675119298857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22658277689029782462019-05-15T14:59:11.364-05:002019-05-15T14:59:11.364-05:00This is a topic that's really important to me....This is a topic that's really important to me. As a runner since the 6th grade, I had a really hard time considering anything a workout if it didn't involve running. Stomach issues (luckily now resolved) led me to try out alternatives such as the elliptical and treadmill walking on an incline, which was much nicer to my body. I think it's so so important for runners to understand that although running is our passion, a workout can still be a good workout even if it doesn't include running. Thanks for sharing!Cedarhttps://www.contentwithcoffee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29132996132112869122019-05-15T13:33:08.818-05:002019-05-15T13:33:08.818-05:00Clearly, I'll take a run over a walk. But I lo...Clearly, I'll take a run over a walk. But I love going on walks with my husband or other family members any time. Especially when it's summer and we can take fun summer evening walks. Jenny Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101374168168389306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62095321074608162712019-05-15T13:29:38.906-05:002019-05-15T13:29:38.906-05:00I am SOOO grateful I was able to walk during my re...I am SOOO grateful I was able to walk during my recovery. When it came time to resume running (albeit much slower, at first), my endurance was still intact.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62208404373007865012019-05-15T13:28:23.679-05:002019-05-15T13:28:23.679-05:00SO true! it does take longer, but the benefits are...SO true! it does take longer, but the benefits are almost as great as running ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71900521723869256702019-05-15T13:27:48.291-05:002019-05-15T13:27:48.291-05:00I have always done a lot of walking, but I really ...I have always done a lot of walking, but I really grew to appreciate it two years ago when it was my only option. My legs got toned in all sorts of new places LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-3206307747703231962019-05-15T13:27:00.562-05:002019-05-15T13:27:00.562-05:00I have heard the same thing about walking in runni...I have heard the same thing about walking in running shoes vs. vice-versa. Totally applies to me LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87436730617758438842019-05-15T13:26:22.250-05:002019-05-15T13:26:22.250-05:00Speed walking gives a great cardio burn! More than...Speed walking gives a great cardio burn! More than people often realize.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46755123464942525262019-05-15T13:25:49.235-05:002019-05-15T13:25:49.235-05:00I've always been a walker, too. I walk with Ma...I've always been a walker, too. I walk with Max, but that does involves a lot of abrupt stops for sniffing and other business LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89461351162244951352019-05-15T13:25:06.050-05:002019-05-15T13:25:06.050-05:00The different shoes may not be as much of a factor...The different shoes may not be as much of a factor for some as for others...I just know for me, it's major.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56914568935355579622019-05-15T13:24:28.252-05:002019-05-15T13:24:28.252-05:00Most of my walking is power walking, so I'm go...Most of my walking is power walking, so I'm going along at a good clip (anywhere between 13-14:30 minutes/mile). My long legs give me an advantage LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18289022094180078362019-05-15T13:23:23.266-05:002019-05-15T13:23:23.266-05:00I agree, walking is a great exercise that can go &...I agree, walking is a great exercise that can go "easy" or "fast" depending on your goals;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com